Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Assisi
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Assisi.
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
The wine region of Assisi is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tili or the Domaine Tili produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Assisi are Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Assisi often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.